Police Officer

Primary Objective

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

• Conducts routine patrol activities within assigned areas of the City
• Responds to identified problems and to situations that may be perceived as problems by members of the community, whether criminal or non-criminal
• Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community
• Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigative activities
• Prepares written reports, forms, memorandums and other documents as required
• Presents evidence in legal proceedings
• Provides support and assistance to other peace officers; local, state or federal; personnel of the criminal justice system and employees of other communities and agencies
• Provides for persons held in custody
• Utilizes automated systems
• Maintains public order within the community
• Provides emergency services
• Performs law enforcement services in extraordinary situations
• Operates motor vehicles safely under various conditions and circumstances
• Performs other duties as apparent and assigned

• Knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures related to the release of information of police records
• Knowledge of law enforcement administrative policies and procedures, local police agencies, legal terminology, local government, and operations of City divisions
• Knowledge of Data Privacy Laws
• Ability to evaluate a situation and to exercise good judgment and discretion commensurate with lawful authority, physical abilities and practical requirements of the situation
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, employees and others in an effective, tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City departments, government agencies, and the general public
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion
• History of demonstrating Respect, Compassion, Honesty, and Service

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

• Life experience exhibiting respect. Demonstrated through compassionate and honest service
• Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Minnesota Peace Officer's Standard and Training Board (POST License)
  • Completion of an accredited professional Peace Officer program by January 13, 2025 AND
  • Eligibility to be licensed by the Minnesota Peace Officer's Standard and Training Board as a Police Officer by date of hire, OR
  • Reciprocity test taken by January 13, 2025 OR
  • Reinstatement/Restoration of license completed by January 13, 2025
• Must be able to pass an in-depth background investigation including criminal history, driving record, education, work history and personal conduct

• Bachelor’s degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice from an accredited institution
• College or technical school cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
• Experience as a full-time or part-time Police Officer, Community Service Officer, or Dispatcher
• Experience as a Police Reserve, Police Explorer, or police volunteer
• Experience as a military Police Officer
• Two or more years of volunteer service (community, school, church, etc.)
• Ability to speak a second language, in addition to English that has a recognized presence in the community. (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

Supplemental Information

Benefits for regular, full-time employees of the City of Bloomington (with the exception of 24 hour firefighters and 24 hour fire fighter/paramedics) include the following:

• 10 days paid vacation per year
• 13 days paid personal leave per year
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Employee health and dental insurance
• Paid employee life insurance
• Paid employee disability insurance
• Employer/employee paid pension
• Deferred compensation
• Tuition assistance program
• Health club membership reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other optional benefits
• Great suburban location, on bus line
• Free employee parking

• (Union contracts may vary from the above list.)